Sizing up Asia

The Pacific Rim has put down a welcome mat and is reaching out to the international documentary community on an unprecedented level. This is triggering a flurry of activity in the region, as broadcasters and producers hurry to establish potentially lucrative partnerships. Some countries, however, still struggle to keep pace with their neighbors, never mind North America or Europe. Kimberley Brown looks at where the dollars are, who's buying and who's not, and finds out where factual films are likely to bubble up next. (With files from Deanna Wong)

February 1, 2004

The Pacific Rim has put down a welcome mat and is reaching out to the international documentary community on an unprecedented level. This is triggering a flurry of activity in the region, as broadcasters and producers hurry to establish potentially lucrative partnerships. Some countries, however, still struggle to keep pace with their neighbors, never mind North America or Europe. Kimberley Brown looks at where the dollars are, who's buying and who's not, and finds out where factual films are likely to bubble up next. (With files from Deanna Wong)